New Washington Church raising funds for mission trip to Zimbabwe

A team of four from New Washington United Methodist Church will travel on a mission trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, in June to serve the students and staff at the Emsizini school. They hope to develop a long-term connection between the school, the church and the New Washington community.

To raise funds for scholarships, uniforms, athletic equipment and travel expenses, the church will have a fundraising dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 29 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 S. Kibler St. The cost is a donation. There will be a pasta bar, salad, bread, dessert and drink. as well as a silent auction and bake sale.

The school was built as a partnership between the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and the local Methodist churches in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to provide educational opportunities for impoverished children in the Zimbabwe bush territories. Even though the school is targeting impoverished families, national law requires schools to charge tuition. The students must pay $75 per term and there school year is broken up into three terms.

In addition to school fees, families must provide school uniforms and shoes for their children to attend. Many students walk to school bare foot in order to keep their shoes in good condition to wear once they arrive at school.

With funds limited, athletic equipment is minimal as are resources to train students in agricultural skills. Funds for providing technology equipment and training are also scarce.

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New Washington Church raising funds for mission trip to Zimbabwe

A team of four from New Washington United Methodist Church will travel on a mission trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, in June to serve the students and staff at the Emsizini school.